* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHARLES ... ST. MARYS ... CALVERT ... STAFFORD ... SPOTSYLVANIA ... KING GEORGE
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
